Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is nationally recognized as a leader in pediatric health care, with a reputation for excellence in patient care, research and medical education.

National Recognitions:

• Named third best children's hospital in the United States in general pediatrics in the 2008 U.S. News & World Report :America's Best Children's Hospital " rankings.


• Awarded the 2008 Codman Award by the joint Commission for reducing surgical site infections.


• Received the 2008 Picker Award for Excellence in honor of significant achievements in Family-centered care.


• Ranked third best pediatric program at a medical school in U.S. News & World Report survey


• Research Foundation ranked second among all pediatric centers receiving research grants from the National Institutes of Health ($102 million in fiscal year 2008)

We are currently seeking an Executive Director for Surgical Services who can demonstrate effective communication and negotiation skills with a variety of professionals in an academic medical center. Must be able to model high levels of professionalism, efficiency, leadership, management, and organizational skills.  Major duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:

Administrative Development: Assisting the Vice President of Operations in the development, implementation and assessment of long and short term goals and objectives. Integrate and coordinate the clinical, academic, and office operations of the Surgical Services divisions to maximize efficiency and implementation of best practices.  

Business Management:  Coordinate, evaluate and manage annual fiscal operating, and capital equipment budgets for Surgical Services Department practice plans. Develop methods for fiscal analysis, conduct financial and quantitative analysis and monitor existing and proposed programs and services for financial soundness.

Personnel Administration: Leads and mentor Business Directors with regards to the annual fiscal operating, research and academic budgets and capital equipment budgets. 

Education/Work Requirements: MBA, MHA or related degree; minimum of 8 years management experience in an academic institution (preferred), a complex Healthcare system, or large surgical physician office practice.

Apply online at www.cincinnatichildrens.org

Send resumes to: claudia.cordell@cchmc.org   include Job ID 36548

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